Virtual Support Groups Available at the Peer Connection

John Bono

John Bono

Peer Connection is offering many different virtual support groups at this time. During the COVID Pandemic, many people are struggling with mental health issues. Peer Connection offers virtual support groups are a wonderful way for individuals to connect and get some additional support.

 

Mental Health Peer Connection Virtual Support Groups

People Who Need People

A support group designed for individuals who are new in the recovery process and are asking “what should I do now”?

Monday, Wednesday, Friday,10am – 11am

Leslie Saunders, 836-0822 ext 163 or email at lsaunders@wnyil.org.

 

Hope for Families

The peer support group will provide support similar to the face to face groups to enable family members to voice their concerns and struggles.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 4 – 5pm

Naomi Taylor, 836-0822 ext 164 or email at ntaylor@wnyil.org.

 

Virtual Job Readiness Workshop

In these uncertain times, let us help you land your next job.

Tuesdays, 3 – 4 pm

Zanus Cook, 836-0822 ext 533 or email at zcook@wnyil.org.

 

Peer 2 Peer Wellness Wisdom

This is a group that not only offers support, it will assist in the development of coping skills so that we can learn to become more tolerant and resilient.

Wednesdays, 1:30 – 2:30pm

Geri Metcalfe, 836-0822 ext 160 or email at gmetcalfe@wnyil.org.

 

Friends & Family SMART Recovery

This group helps friends and family members learn how to use tools and resources to empower their loved one though addictive behavior.

Wednesdays, 11:30 – 1pm

Naomi Taylor, 836-0822 ext 164 or email at ntaylor@wnyil.org.

 

Community Integration Project Meeting

This is an online meeting of returned citizens that support each other in community integration and share information to improve the mental health, wealth and safety of the community.

Thursdays, 12 – 1pm

Rafiq Salim, 836-0822 ext 171 or email at rsalim@wnyil.org.

 

Virtual Open Mic: Freedom of Expression

People can freely express themselves through spoken word, singing, music, theater, dance and comedy.

Thursdays, 7 – 8pm

Lisa Maria Cruz, 836-0822 ext 520 or email at lmcruz@wnyil.org.

 

An important note about the RSVP process and privacy: To maintain your privacy, we do not publicly share the phone numbers and links to our virtual meetings. We will respect people’s wishes to remain anonymous.